Reading List

[Professionalism PR1-c. I keep abreast of current developments and research in both world language and general education.]

Please select at least two articles from this list. Come prepared to share key concepts, “aha” moments or new strategies from your reading.


Educational Leadership is the magazine of ASCD. Each summer they offer a free digital edition with many valuable articles. They have an Educational Leadership App you can download from: iTunes.Google Play.the Amazon Appstore.


2017: Gearing up for Change

2016: How to be a Change Agent

2015: Improving Schools from Within

2014: Making a Difference

2013: Reflect/Refresh/Recharge

Generally other issues have some free articles. Look at the Archives for topics of interest.

  • Elizabeth Peterson and Bronwyn Coltrane, Culture in Second Language Teaching

  • Gabriel Diaz-Maggioli, Professional Development for Language Teachers

  • Kathleen Marcos & Joy Kreft Peyton, Promoting a Language Proficient Society: What You Can Do

  • Tara Fortune, What Parents Want to Know About Foreign Language Immersion Programs

  • Ingrid Pufahl, Nancy Rhodes, Donna Christian, What We Can Learn From foreign Language Teaching in Other Countries

  • Aguilar, Leadership Coaching that Transforms

  • Kenneth Baum and David Krulwich, A New Approach to PD - and Growing Leaders

  • Elizabeth A. City and Danique A. Dolly, Tending the Fire

  • Sarah E. Fiarman, Building a Schoolwide Leadership Mindset

  • Baruti K. Kafele, Is Your School Better Because You Lead It?

  • Cathy A. Toll, Five Perspectives for Leadership Success

  • Shane Safir, Learning to Listen